The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is taking registration for free introductory classes in basic computer and Internet skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and two new advanced classes in Google Applications and Microsoft Office 2007.
Participants need only attend one session for each class since training is completed in one 2-hr. period. Classes are taught by a reference librarian and other library staff from the Adult Services Department and are open to people of all ages. These hands-on workshops will use computers obtained through grants provided by the Racine Community Foundation, the Colonel L.C. Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation, and the Friends of the Racine Public Library. Class size is limited to 7 students, so registration is required. Registration may be made by contacting the library at 262-636-9217.
Computer Basics
Topics: Acquiring mouse skills, care of floppy disks, understanding the desktop and taskbar, using window controls, starting and shutting down the computer, working with menus, understanding and using dialog boxes, opening and closing software applications, sorting and retrieving information and programs in files and folders.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Topics: Opening files, saving and closing files, toolbars, page set-up, menus, rulers, working with text, fonts, keyboard shortcuts, cutting and pasting, spell-check, working with paragraphs, bulleting, inserting graphics and working with tables.
Introduction to Excel Basics
Topics: Navigating workbooks, entering data, copying data, editing worksheets, using formulas and functions, formatting text and numbers, and creating charts.
Introductory Internet
Topics: How to use the Explorer browser; how to use search engines to find information; how to use Web-based e-mail.
Introduction to Gmail and Google Docs
Topics: Introduction to Google's free online email (Gmail) and online word processing products (Google Docs).
Crash Course in Office 2007
Topics: This is a more advance class for people who have used Previous versions of Microsoft office and want to become more acquainted with Office 2007.
Contact the library at 262-636-9217 for more information or to register for any of the computer classes.
Participants need only attend one session for each class since training is completed in one 2-hr. period. Classes are taught by a reference librarian and other library staff from the Adult Services Department and are open to people of all ages. These hands-on workshops will use computers obtained through grants provided by the Racine Community Foundation, the Colonel L.C. Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation, and the Friends of the Racine Public Library. Class size is limited to 7 students, so registration is required. Registration may be made by contacting the library at 262-636-9217.
Computer Basics
- Tuesday, January 13, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
- Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 9:30 am
Topics: Acquiring mouse skills, care of floppy disks, understanding the desktop and taskbar, using window controls, starting and shutting down the computer, working with menus, understanding and using dialog boxes, opening and closing software applications, sorting and retrieving information and programs in files and folders.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Wednesday, January 14, 2009 @ 9:30 am
Topics: Opening files, saving and closing files, toolbars, page set-up, menus, rulers, working with text, fonts, keyboard shortcuts, cutting and pasting, spell-check, working with paragraphs, bulleting, inserting graphics and working with tables.
Introduction to Excel Basics
- Monday, January 12, 2009 @ 9:30 am
- Wednesday, January 21, 2009 @ 9:30 am
Topics: Navigating workbooks, entering data, copying data, editing worksheets, using formulas and functions, formatting text and numbers, and creating charts.
Introductory Internet
- Tuesday, January 20, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 9:30 am
Topics: How to use the Explorer browser; how to use search engines to find information; how to use Web-based e-mail.
Introduction to Gmail and Google Docs
- Monday, January 19, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
Topics: Introduction to Google's free online email (Gmail) and online word processing products (Google Docs).
Crash Course in Office 2007
- Wednesday, January 21, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
Topics: This is a more advance class for people who have used Previous versions of Microsoft office and want to become more acquainted with Office 2007.
Contact the library at 262-636-9217 for more information or to register for any of the computer classes.
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